Material Handler/CDL Driver

About the role

The Warehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator/CDL driver is responsible to pick loads, load trailers, stage product for pickup, pull product, and move product with lift truck/turret truck within the warehouse. The role also includes driving yard trucks and over-the-road semi-tractor trailer trucks between warehouse locations.

Responsibilities

• Moves product from staging area to designated area within the warehouse
• Drives lift truck/turret trucks or yard trailer trucks as required
• Maintains row tags for material staged on the floor
• Works overtime when required
• Operates the forklift to move materials to the lines as needed
• Inspects all pallets for accuracy in regards to weight and correct load
• Loads racks in warehouse with finished goods
• Maintains proper housekeeping while performing duties
• Required to assist wherever needed
• Responsible for operating the forklift in a safe manner at all times
• Performs safety check before using forklift or truck each shift
• Adheres to attendance guidelines
• Follows all company policies, procedures and safety guidelines

Safety Commitment

• Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety
• Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of others
• Authorized to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior may result in an unwanted event
• Understands and actively participates in the company's EHS policy, goals, and objectives

Essential Physical Requirements

• Sitting to drive a truck as required as much as 100% of workday
• Standing and walking for as much as 70% of workday
• Reaching with hands and arms for as much as 75% of workday
• Climbing or balancing for as much as 25% of workday
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling for as much as 10% of workday
• Bending, twisting, reaching and leaning for as much as 100% of workday
• Talking to communicate with direct reports for as much as 100% of workday
• Hearing to communicate with direct reports for as much as 100% of workday
• Using arms to grasp, handle and type for as much as 75% of workday
• Exert 60 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of time); and/or up to 40 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3); and/or up to 30 pounds of force regularly (more than 2/3 of the total time)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• CDL License required
• Minimum 1 year over-the-road experience
• Six months in a shipping / warehouse environment

Skills

• Understand methods of shipping/loading requirements, weight requirements, and customers' special instructions
• Must be detail oriented
• Good math skills a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)